However, with the enactment of an ACT 525 of parliament, the functions of promotion, preventive, curative and rehabilitative care have been delegated to the Ghana Health Service and Teaching hospitals.

Hence, the ministry is now responsible for only policy formulation, monitoring and evaluation, resource mobilization and regulation of the health service delivery in the country.

Ministry agencies include:[2] Former President John Dramani Mahama inaugurated the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) in 2016.

After he was out of office in 2017, the project was left dormant until an approval of $50 million was granted by Parliament to finalize the remaining construction at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC).

[3] Mr. Agyemang-Manu, the Health Minister also assured Ghanaians that the government is dedicated to delivering a high-quality healthcare system and infrastructure.